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  • Author: Angela J. Zaur
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Attitudinal predictors of no-show to substance use disorder treatment intake in Veterans

Abstract: Background: Substance use disorder (SUD) exacts a devastating psychosocial and medicolegal toll in Veterans. Despite the availability of quality SUD care provided by the …

Mental Health Peer reviewed

Functional relationships of binge drinking and alcohol-related problems with posttraumatic stress symptoms in a pilot sample of Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Posttraumatic stress (PTS) symptoms and problematic alcohol use (e.g., binge drinking and alcohol-related problems; ARP) commonly co-occur following stressors …

Mental Health Peer reviewed

Longitudinal predictors of alcohol use and problems during the COVID-19 pandemic in an at-risk Veteran sample

Abstract: Background: Individuals with pre-existing heavy alcohol use, prior traumatic exposures, and psychiatric disorders were considered an at-risk group for increased alcohol …

Mental Health Peer reviewed

Longitudinal predictors of alcohol use and problems during the COVID-19 pandemic in an at-risk Veteran sample

Abstract: Background: Individuals with pre-existing heavy alcohol use, prior traumatic exposures, and psychiatric disorders were considered an at-risk group for increased alcohol …

Mental Health Peer reviewed

Feasibility of a virtual adaptation of a yoga intervention for Veterans with chronic pain and posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Purpose/Objective: This study assessed the feasibility and acceptability of a yoga intervention for veterans with comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and …

Mental Health Physical Health Peer reviewed

Assessing shared psychological constructs as risk factors in comorbid PTSD-AUD combat-exposed male Veterans

Abstract: PTSD and AUD are frequently comorbid post-trauma outcomes. Much remains unknown about shared risk factors as PTSD and AUD work tends to be conducted in isolation. We …

Mental Health Peer reviewed